TOP 5 THINGS TO DO

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO

Check out the most interesting points on the destination, where you will not spend a cent for the entrance fees!

1. Forma Viva Portorož

The collection of stone sculptures, opened in 1961 on the initiative of Slovenian artists Jakob Savinšek and Janez Lenasi. For more than 50 years of continuous operation, sculptors from more than 30 different countries have left more than 130 stone sculptures surrounded by the plantations of Piran autochthonous olive varieties. From the park stretches a beautiful view of the bay of Portoroz and its surroundings.

2. Landscape park Strunjan

For all nature lovers, the cliff is definitely something special, but at the same time, we can also see the Strunjan saltpans, the lagoon and the salt marsh area. Such wetlands are in extinction, so you will definitely see one of the few and on a pleasant vacation.

3. Casinos Portorose

Would you like to try your luck? There are three casinos in Portorož: Casino Riviera, Grand Casino Portorož and Casino Bernardin. All of them are very well equipped, they have many slot machines and also tables, just bring it with you.

4. Church of St. George

At the top of the site is the parish church – the of St. George, the largest of all the churches in Piran, from where the view of the three countries spread. The interior of the church is decorated with 7 altars, a statue of St. George and St. Nicholas, a richly painted wooden ceiling, Venetian painting schools, and Gothic “Križani” from the beginning of the 14th century.

5. Visit the gallery

The Herman PečaričGallery is also available with free entrance. It is located next to the park with stone sculptures, which were created at the Forma Viva Symposium and in the immediate vicinity of the sea, at the port of Piran. The permanent layout represents a quality overview of artist’s creativity from the earliest beginnings to the last years of his work. On the ground floor of the gallery are also occasional exhibitions, art workshops, literary gatherings.